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A10 RUM

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

3,875 mi
Last recorded3,875 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 3,875 miles

hazard warning switch faulty

Fail 3 Sep 2025 3,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazard warning switch faulty

Pass 15 Oct 2024 3,550 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 23,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 626 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,443 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 92,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,385 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A10 RUM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 RUM registered?

A10 RUM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A10 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 RUM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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